# Dowager Duchess of Denver — Whose Body? character guide

> Dowager Duchess of Denver in Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Duchess, Denver, the Dowager Duchess

**First appearance:** 0007-vi

## Who they are

Lord Peter's mother, a sharp-witted aristocrat.

## Relationships

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_family_

The Dowager Duchess is Lord Peter's affectionate and supportive mother.

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_family_

The Dowager Duchess is Lord Peter's affectionate and supportive mother.

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_family_

The Dowager Duchess is Lord Peter's affectionate and supportive mother.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/chapters/iii)

Provides background on Sir Reuben Levy and Lady Levy, including her past with Sir Julian Freke.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/chapters/vi)

Attends the inquest with Mrs. Thipps, comments on the proceedings to Parker, and criticizes the Coroner's handling of the case.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/chapters/viii)

Her voice is recalled in Lord Peter's memory regarding an understanding with a father.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/chapters/ix)

Arrives at Piccadilly to take Peter to Denver for the weekend, expressing concern about his nerves and nightmares.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/chapters/xii)

Accompanies Lady Levy at the mortuary, providing comfort and support.

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